This ancient tradition is still popular in Taiwan, says this video. Many students (and teachers) may want something like this today, after staying up late to watch Japan in the World Cup. A loss in the game, but an advance in the tournament! 👏 ⚽ 🎉

Understatement! —

“It is very dangerous … if you hit the wrong area, it will be painful and you might bleed.”

There’s so much to like about this video, but one thing I really enjoyed was the first chef’s comment about how many people’s sickness is really in the heart, rather than the body or the mind. And noodles may cure them.